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Category Archives: ASD
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Stop These words of tragedy Emblazoned on notepads and billboards This epidemic of dehumanization This narrowed definition of being Twisted finer and thinner So that it lacks any sensitivity So that the words themselves are A garrote Cutting into … Continue reading
Posted in ableism, acceptance, ASD, Autism, autism stigma, diversity, poem, poetry, reframe tragedy
Tagged ableism, Autism Speaks, burden, charity, crisis, cure, deficit based, Epidemic, in Memory of Alex Spourdalakis, murder, not broken, reframing tragedy, silencing, Tragedy
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Karla Fisher and Mark Robert Waldman on God… Big Ideas… the Brain and the connections to Autism
I like Ted Talks… and I like Karla’s ASD Page on Facebook. When Karla was asking for perspectives on this Ted Talk by Mark Robert Waldman, well – that was a double whammy and much too much to resist! I … Continue reading
Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism, God, Karla Fisher, Mark Robert Waldman, neuromajority, Neurotypical, Ted Talks
Tagged big ideas, CBT, Cliffs notes, cognitive behaviour strategies, connections, deficit-based perspective, format of curriculum, Karla's ASD Page, neuromajority, Neurotypical, NO, Perspectives, positive effects, self-talk, Special Education, Ted Talks, Understanding, YES
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Aaaack!! Are we Thankful? Autism and the Family Dinner Party
Originally posted on Thirty Days of Autism:
Navigating sensory issues, social stress and anxiety for children on the Autism spectrum can be a challenge at any time. However, I was recently asked by a parent for some tips or suggestions…
Posted in Anxiety, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, calm, connections, Cooking with kids, family, inclusion, mentor/apprentice, perspective of others
Tagged Aspergers, Autism, behaviour, belonging, family, family culture, pace, Perspectives, sensory overload, strategies, struggle, tradition
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Yours, Mine and Ours: autism, self-advocacy, and setting limits
Originally posted on Thirty Days of Autism:
I have been thinking about limits: the edges of ourselves… that place where we interface with the world. Our limits and where we set them are the control valves for our emotional, social,…
Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, calm, Flexible thinking, handling discomfort, Resiliency, self-advocacy, visual strategies
Tagged Aspergers, Autism, effective parenting, effective teaching, frustration tolerance, honouring, meltdown, navigate, parenting, parents, self-advocacy, sensory overload, setting boundaries, setting limints, setting limits, strategies, stress
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Disclosing Autism at Work: Strategies and Supports from Karla’s ASD Page
Learning about Self-advocacy: I have recently been occupied with the ideas and complexities of self-advocacy and disclosure for H (and others). I am accompanying H on his journey – but it is not my journey. As I am connecting with … Continue reading
Posted in ASD, Autism, Disclosure, Karla Fisher, promote social understanding
Tagged 'coming out' autistic, advocacy, Aspergers, Autism, autistic adults, disclosure, how do I tell my employer I am autistic, Karla's ASD Page, Mrs. Teacher Lady, self-advocacy, self-disclosing autism, strategies, The ASD Primer, the decision to disclose
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Autistic Travel… And Were Off!!
We are on the plane… heading far, far south… to Mexico. Every few years Craig and I have been fortunate to be able to take some time away and do a bit of travelling. In fact, each summer my parents … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona TASH, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, family, Handling Change, Sometimes the pace chooses me..., travel
Tagged Aspergers, Aspie Travel, Autism, family, handling change, pace, parents, strategies
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The Amazing Arizona TASH Adventure: A Roadtrip with H – Part 1
After a long day of traveling from Vancouver, Canada, H and I are now settled into our hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. We had some great conversations – and discussed the not knowing all of the details – and how that … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Arizona TASH, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Autistic Shadow Traits, inclusion, Laura Nagle, self-advocacy
Tagged ACT, Autism, Autism Community Training, comfortable with the unknown, Dear teacher: A letter from Harrison, flexible thinking. modelling cognitive strategies, handcrafted wands, Inclusive Practices and Strategies for the Regular Education Classroom, Laura Nagle, resiliency, Susan Marks, TASH 2012 Summer Conference
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Autism Self-Advocacy – 13 year old style
H is 13… in some ways he is still so young… but I see him changing and developing in many areas. I also see that adulthood is looming, and I understand that this next stage is, in some ways, much … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, Arizona, Arizona TASH, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, promote social understanding, self-advocacy, Shame
Tagged 13-year-old, advocacy, Arizona TASH, Aspergers, Autism, autism pride, choice, decision, development, self-advocacy, TASH, transition
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Beyond these 30 Days… Aaaack! This Autism blog needs a new name!!!
For the 30 days of April 2012, I made it 13 days of consecutive blogging …not 30 like I did last year …although, I did do a few additional posts here and there. So, I didn’t post every day… but … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Positivity, Documentary, Laura Nagle, NAzASA, promote social understanding, Vectors of Autism
Tagged acceptance, April is Autism Awareness Month, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Advocacy, Autism Bloggers, Autism Positivity Flash Blog, AWOPRadio, be the change, blogging, Flash Blog, humour, irony
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